Full 2026 Backlash Predictions Including Thoughts On Roman Reigns’ Schedule Change

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: This is normally the part of the article where I talk about the build-up to the premium live event and how fans are feeling, but the sad truth is wrestling fans haven’t really been talking about Backlash. Between the good and bad of WrestleMania 42 and the more than two dozen subsequent talent releases, some of which were shocking, no one has had much emotional bandwidth to fully invest in Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker.

That being said, for a yearly event that’s sometimes been a blowoff card filled with rematches and secondary feuds, Backlash looks like it’s going to be a fun little event. I’m not saying people are going to confuse it with SummerSlam, but I’m genuinely excited to watch this. We should get four really high level matches and whatever glorious trainwreck Danhausen, The Miz and Kit Wilson are gonna haunt us with.

Roman Reigns is also on the card too, which hasn't happened since 2022. That’s right. The last time Roman Reigns had a match at Backlash, the event also featured Baron Corbin vs Madcap Moss and Omos vs Bobby Lashley.

The unexpected appearance has caused many fans to draw big conclusions about his schedule and what it could mean. We'll talk all of that out. Before we get into it though, let’s talk about my history with predictions.